OSCE Council of Foreign Ministers commences its work in Sweden

Stockholm, December 1, 2021 - Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi took part in an informal meeting of heads of delegations on the eve of the 28th meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), held on December 2-3 in Sweden.

The participants of the meeting discussed topical issues on the OSCE agenda aimed at a comprehensive approach to security and improving the effectiveness of the Organization.

In his speech, the Kazakh Foreign Minister noted the importance of an open, permanent and large-scale dialogue to achieve unity in ensuring regional security. "We consider it necessary to confirm all the principles and commitments of the OSCE, as well as to approve a new agenda aimed at the future", Mr. Tileuberdi said.

In addition, ways of cooperation in all areas of the OSCE mandate were discussed.